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China tightens rules on capital inflows

BEIJING (Reuters) - China will increase scrutiny on importers and exporters who channel in money disguised as trade bills, the top foreign exchange regulator said, after the Chinese yuan hit a record ...
May 6, 2013, 11:44 am
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Young boy killed in farmhouse fire

A young child has died in an overnight house fire near Murray Bridge, south-east of Adelaide.
ABC - May 6, 2013, 11:43 am
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Ferguson irked by 'dying swan' Luiz

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP) - Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson accused Chelsea's Brazilian defender David Luiz of acting like a "dying swan" in the incident that led to United defender Rafael da Silva being sent off in their encounter at Old Trafford.
May 6, 2013, 11:42 am

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Flying squad wanted for unexpected boat arrivals

A Customs report on the arrival of a boat carrying asylum seekers in Geraldton last month has found the agency managed the incident effectively.
ABC - May 6, 2013, 11:41 am
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Woman attempts escape from Darwin prison

A female prisoner tried to escape from Darwin's Berrimah Jail yesterday, authorities have said.
ABC - May 6, 2013, 11:38 am

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Voters already disengaged ahead of election: poll

A new poll has found that voters are already disengaged from the federal election campaign, four months out from voting day.
ABC - May 6, 2013, 11:26 am
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Juve triumph again, but Conte fears for Europe

ISCHIA, Italy (AFP) - Juventus cemented a 29th title triumph on Sunday after another near flawless campaign, but for coach Antonio Conte hoisting the club back among the giants of European football will continue to be hampered by a cash-strapped Serie A.
May 6, 2013, 11:20 am

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Private equity firms eye Neiman Marcus Exit - Bloomberg

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Private equity firms TPG Capital and Warburg Pincus LLC are exploring a sale or a public offering of Neiman Marcus Group Inc, according to a Bloomberg News report late on Sunday. ...
May 6, 2013, 11:07 am
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Qld school closures capped at nine

The Queensland government says there are no proposals to close more schools beyond the nine already earmarked.
May 6, 2013, 11:05 am
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Pilot error or malfunction behind N.Z. plane crash

WELLINGTON (AFP) - Pilot error or mechanical failure were the most likely causes of a 2010 tourist plane crash in New Zealand in which nine people died, a coroner found Monday.
May 6, 2013, 10:59 am

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Monster fish catch sparks rescue effort

A Top End fisherman caught more than he bargained for on Darwin Harbour yesterday.
ABC - May 6, 2013, 10:57 am
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Bombers hand down Switkowski report findings

The internal review into governance issues at Essendon is not expected to recommend any officials or board members be sacked.
ABC - May 6, 2013, 10:51 am
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Woman 'stalked self' on Facebook

A woman in the US has allegedly admitted to ‘stalking herself’ on Facebook in an attempt to get revenge on a former lover.
May 6, 2013, 10:47 am
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Consumers 'being misled' over cruelty free cosmetics

Consumer group Choice says an investigation into cosmetics companies has revealed a large number are misleading customers about their animal testing policies.
ABC - May 6, 2013, 10:45 am

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NZ skydive crash families urge changes

The families of tourists killed in a NZ skydive plane crash near Fox Glacier in September 2010 say the 'disturbing' inquest findings don't go far enough.
May 6, 2013, 10:40 am

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Tomic's father assaulted team-member: reports

Bernard Tomic's father has allegedly assaulted a member of his son's support team during a practice session in Europe.
ABC - May 6, 2013, 10:30 am
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Benign inflation leaves room for low rates

An unofficial measure of consumer price movements shows annual inflation remains near the bottom of the Reserve Bank's 2-3 per cent target.
ABC - May 6, 2013, 10:28 am
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Train station targeted by environment campaigners

Environment group Quit Coal has unfurled a huge banner at Flinders Street Station in Melbourne to protest against the lack of action on renewable energy.
ABC - May 6, 2013, 10:23 am

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Lib MP rejects Abbott parental leave plan

Liberal MP Alex Hawke has lashed out at Tony Abbott's paid parental leave policy, saying it's not good economic policy.
May 6, 2013, 10:14 am

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Study reveals mysteries of driver 'bush salute'

Hand gestures are part of every culture in the world...most Australians would be familiar with the thumbs up, the peace sign and the bird, just to name a few.
ABC - May 6, 2013, 10:02 am

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